Before starting your application, it’s important to understand the requirements and options available in South Australia.
You can choose to apply for a visa or state nomination on your own, or you may decide to engage a registered migration agent or legal practitioner.
Dreaming of a better lifestyle while growing your career? South Australia could be the answer!
Which occupation suits your skills? Explore the different Occupation Lists to check your eligibility.
While completing your application, use this information to understand the process, requirements and supporting documents.
Skilled migrants wanting to move to South Australia can support their visa application by applying for State nomination.
State nomination from South Australia can strengthen your skilled visa application.
If you are applying for state nomination for a skilled migration visa, this checklist outlines the documents required to support your application.
Starting life in a new place comes with plenty of excitement, and a few big tasks. Read some practical tips to help you settle in.
Cannot fill your South Australian business position locally? You may be able to sponsor a skilled migrant to join your team.
While there are a number of steps involved in employing overseas skilled workers, we want to make the process as easy to navigate as possible.
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SKILLED MIGRANTS
COUNTRYVietnam
OCCUPATIONMarketing Manager
During their week in Adelaide they spent their time exploring the beautiful tree-lined streets, shopping in Rundle Mall, having coffee at beachside cafes, and watching people and children enjoying the clean, open spaces. This is when they knew Adelaide would be the perfect place for their family.
Celine found the online state nomination application process very straightforward through the Skilled and Business Migration website, and once her visa was approved they began planning the big move from Vietnam to South Australia.
Being aware that moving to a new country with the whole family is a big challenge, Celine allowed herself time to relax and familiarise herself with the new environment, and not to focus on job hunting immediately upon arrival.
Once they arrived in Adelaide, Celine and her husband took every opportunity to attend free events such as the 'Welcome to SA' information session, New Arrivals dinner, and employment workshops organised for skilled migrants. They also opened the doors to volunteering which provided an opportunity to meet lots of new friends and gain local work experience.
The employment support programs provided by Skilled and Business Migration played an important role in Celine's job search process. She believes she used many of the tips from the Job Essentials and Interview Workshops to successfully obtain her job as Marketing and Communications Manager at Carnegie Mellon University.
Celine has the following advice to others who are considering, or have already moved to, South Australia:
